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Will Anderson is the lead singer, pianist, and songwriter for the band Parachute, known for his piano-driven pop/rock sound and compositions.
Will Anderson is known as the lead vocalist of the American pop rock band Parachute, which released five albums since 2009. The band has toured with various artists and achieved significant digital single sales.
Anderson formed Sparky's Flaw in high school with classmates Kit French, Johnny Stubblefield, and Alex Hargrave, and they released two independent EPs before rebranding as Parachute.
Parachute was signed to Mercury Records in 2007 during Anderson's third year of college.
Concord.com lists Parachute as an artist, mentioning Will Anderson as the band's vocalist/guitarist.
Will Anderson is listed as a Yamaha artist, highlighting his role as lead singer, pianist, and songwriter for Parachute, and showcasing the gear he uses.
William Charles Anderson was born on May 5, 1986, in Sacramento, California, before his family relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia. His father, Mark, is a physician and professor at the University of Virginia. Anderson began piano lessons at a young age and received his first guitar as a Christmas gift when he was eleven. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2008 with a degree in music. During his high school years, Anderson formed the band Sparky’s Flaw with classmates Kit French, Johnny Stubblefield, and Alex Hargrave, releasing two independent EPs. He later met Nate McFarland at the University of Virginia, who joined the band as lead guitarist.
The band, later renamed Parachute, gained popularity for its blend of pop/rock, funk, and blue-eyed soul. Parachute was signed to Mercury Records in 2007, during Anderson’s third year of college. Their debut album, “Losing Sleep,” released in 2009, marked their rise to prominence. This was followed by “The Way It Was” in 2011 and “Overnight” in 2013. The band achieved significant commercial success, selling over 3 million digital singles, with “Kiss Me Slowly” reaching number one on the iTunes charts. All three of their initial albums debuted in the top 10 on iTunes. Parachute has toured extensively, headlining and opening for various artists.
Anderson’s songwriting is influenced by a diverse range of musicians, including Billy Joel, Peter Gabriel, U2, and Dave Matthews Band, and he cites classic singer-songwriters like Paul Simon, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder as his primary inspirations. He considers Sam Cooke his favorite singer. In 2019, Parachute ceased touring together, and Anderson announced on Instagram in January 2025 that he is recording and plans to release a solo album. He previously resided in Nashville, Tennessee, from 2010 to 2016.
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